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LY52 VTK

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

66,040 mi
Last recorded66,040 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Galant74,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 VTK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGalant
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 66,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2024 66,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2023 65,473 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 66,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion overall (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 64,618 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 64,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,338 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 60,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 57,953 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 57,953 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,007 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 50,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 50,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,539 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,312 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 39,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,495 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 33,484 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 28,569 miles

play in n/s rack arm,n/s/r tyre low on tread and wall damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2007 26,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,346 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,340 miles

slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 6 Jun 2006 22,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

play in n/s steering rack arm

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Galant?

Based on 121,113 MOT tests across 16,216 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
5,932
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
16,216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,016
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,649
position lamp(s) not working 4,566
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,411
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,987
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LY52 VTK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Galant models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 74,872 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Galant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,016 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY52 VTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Galant typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Galant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY52 VTK registered?

LY52 VTK is a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is LY52 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 VTK shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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